Synonyms of forewent

Verb

1. predate, precede, forego, forgo, antecede, antedate

usage: be earlier in time; go back further; "Stone tools precede bronze tools"

2. waive, relinquish, forgo, forego, foreswear, dispense with

usage: do without or cease to hold or adhere to; "We are dispensing with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas"

3. forfeit, give up, throw overboard, waive, forgo, forego, abandon

usage: lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime; "you've forfeited your right to name your successor"; "forfeited property"

Definition and meaning of forewent (Dictionary)